STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — The Totten Intermediate School had quite the fall season in the Staten Island Middle School (SIMS) League, claiming varsity and JV crowns in both in girls’ flag football and boys soccer.
“I am so proud of our student athletes,” said Totten IS principal John Boyle. “These Eagles truly soared both in the classroom and on the field! There is something very special about representing and competing for your school. Our Eagles play for the name on the front of their Jersey not the name on the back.”
“Thank you to our amazing coaches; these kids play hard because they love playing for them and for their school.”
Members of the Totten IS JV flag football team lets everyone know who is No. 1.Mike Cortese
The Eagles’ flag football JV Blue and varsity teams were both coached by Tommy DeAngelis and Gianna D’Acunto. Both teams completed a perfect 8-0 season, culminating with back-to-back wins at Susan Wagner High School on Nov. 6.
This was the second straight JV title for the Eagles. The regular season was a complete team effort with Gianna Logosso, Demi Durante and Evie Owens holding down the quarterback position.
Valentina Garcia and Addison Klein shined on both the offensive and defensive side of the field. Demi Durante and Taylor Anderson were lock down defenders.
In the 38-7 championship victory over IS 7, Demi Durante was the game MVP with three interceptions, two of which were pick sixes. Gianna Logosso threw four TDs, while Frankie Ortiz, Tina Garcia, Mya Dobrova, Addison Klein each had one of those receptions in the end zone.
Roster
Taylor Anderson, Maeve Boyle, Ava Brockdorff, Giada Chirelli, Dylan Connors, Marianne Delmar, Mya Dobrova, Demi Durante, Liliana Gambino, Valentina Garcia, Alexa Herbst, Addison Klein, Gianna Logosso, Frankie Ortiz, Evie Owens, Vivian Profeta, Olivia Sanchez.
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The Totten IS varsity flag football won its fourth straight crown.Mike Cortese
Meanwhile, the varsity girls team completeted an illustrious four-peat.
Ema Herbst was the team quarterback, which culminated in an MVP championship performance in which she threw three touchdowns and added a rushing one in a 52-48 victory over IS 75.
Alicia Albano, Adrianna Sheppard, Gabby Gerardi shined on both ends of the field all season while Giovanna Caminiti, Madison Sutera, and Charlotte De Paola applied defensive pressure throughout the season, as well as some championship game interceptions and sacks. Kate Boyle and Gia Ugalde also helped lead some drives down the field in multiple possessions in the championship game.
Roster
Alicia Albano, Kate Boyle, Giovanna Caminiti, Kathryn Davis, Charlotte De Paola, Vivian Delmar, Charlotte Discalo, Alexa Doskocil, Gabriella Gerardi, Soraya Hamad, Ema Herbst, Sofia Marra, Carolyn Matthies, Toni Monferrato, Giuliana Scalzo, Adrianna Sheppard, Madison Sutera, Jenna Trimboli, Gia Ugalde
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The Totten IS JV soccer team captured the Staten Island Middle School League crown.Mike Cortese
On the pitch, the boys’ soccer teams were led by coaches Gary Tames and Scott Griffin.
The JV Blue squad had a middle of the pack 2-2-2 regular season record. However, their coaches knew this group had something special inside of them.
Sebastian D’Orazio was the teams leading goal scorer while Cameron Mann-Hood protected the net all season in goal.
A thrilling 3-2 championship game victory over Marsh at host Susan Wagner resulted from goals by Gian Cappelinni, an amazing goal from beyond the halfway line by Sebastian D’Orazio and Marcc Norato scored the eventual game winning goal!
The coaches also noted that Dylan Yue and Ethan Lyons contributed greatly on defense all season and throuhgout the playoffs.
Roster
Joe Chiarello, Oliver Kania, Michael Uckar, Gian Cappelini, Marc Norato, Dylan Yue, Cameron Mann-Hood, Sebastian D’Orazio, Ahmed Esmail, Yassin Aly, Anthony Cresci and Ethan Lyons
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The Totten IS varsity soccer team completed a stellar season.Mike Cortese
The fall season left the best for last in an ESPN-like classic for the varsity soccer championhip at Tottenville HS on Nov. 12, which ended with the Eagles holding the trophy.
The varsity club ended the regular season, 4-2, in which Keidan Kogan and Robert Caruso led the attack. Piero Botero, Noah Dzemovski and Thomas Verga commanded the wings creating chances, while Andrew Steros and Leo Calcagno were the team’s top defenders. The Eagles of Totten ran the table in the playoffs taking them to the final match that ended 0-0 in regular time, taking the match to penalty kicks in which the Eagles came out victorious 5-4 over IS 72.
Goals were scored by Thomas Verga, Noah Dzemovski, Piero Botero and Keidan Kogan converted their penalties, Keidan Kogan converted twice scoring the winning goal for the eagles.
Kirill Finkelshtein made nine saves in the regulation, saved two penalty kicks, making a decisive save to win PKs for the Eagles to bring the trophy home to Tottenville.
Roster
Keidan Kogan, Rocco Caruso, Piero Botero, Noah Dzemovski, Thomas Verga, Andrew Steros, James Imella, Leo Calcagno, Kirill Finkelshtein, John Coppolla, Karas Hindi, Jake Distefano, Ben Shindelman & Scott Griffin Jr.
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